Senior Staff Accountant

Overview

Company:
Access Truck Parts & Summit Hydraulics

Location:

In person at Access Truck Parts, 2757 E Chambers St, Phoenix, AZ 85040

Position Type:
Full-Time

Pay: $85,000 - $95,000 per year (Salary / Exempt)

About Access Truck Parts and Summit Hydraulics:
We are a leading provider in the hydraulics and truck parts industry. Our commitment is to deliver high-quality products and unparalleled customer service to our clients. We believe in investing in our team and providing opportunities for growth and development.

Job Overview:
The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for performing and overseeing complex accounting functions, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, and supporting month-end and year-end close processes. This role serves as a technical accounting resource, works independently with minimal supervision, and provides guidance to junior accounting staff. The Senior Staff Accountant partners closely with the Controller and other cross-functional teams to maintain strong internal controls and drive continuous process improvements.

• Prepare, review, and post journal entries in accordance with GAAP
• Perform complex account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Lead assigned areas of the month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare financial statements, schedules, and management reports
• Analyze financial results and provide variance explanations

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and internal controls
• Assist with internal and external audits; prepare audit schedules and documentation
• Support internal control testing, as applicable
• Maintain and improve accounting policies and procedures

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, efficiency, and accuracy
• Assist with accounting system implementations, upgrades, and testing
• Develop and maintain process documentation and work instructions
• Serve as a subject-matter expert for assigned accounting areas
• Provide training, guidance, and informal mentoring to junior staff
• Partner with cross-functional teams (AP, AR, Operations, Payroll)
• Support special projects and ad-hoc analyses as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Public accounting experience a plus

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas)
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., Net Suite, Oracle, SAP, Dynamics)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• CPA or CPA-eligible strongly preferred
• Annual Bonus
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term / Long-term Disability
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Company Holidays
• Competitive salary based on experience

• Monday to Friday

• Onsite

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Summit Hydraulics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.